Network Paper - 02 January 2011

Socio-Economic
Analysis of
Conservation
Agriculture
in Southern
Africa

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    Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Regional Emergency Offi ce for Southern Africa (REOSA)
Rome, 2011

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Table of contents

Acronyms
Foreword
Executive Summary

1. Introduction

2. Approach and Methodology

3. Evolution of CA Practices in Southern Africa

4. Socio-economic Profile of CA Farmers

5. Profitability Analysis of CA in Zambia and Zimbabwe

6. Dealing With Increased Labour Demands in CA

7. HIV/AIDS Strategy and Implications for CA Adoption and Practice

8. Recommendations and Gaps in CA Knowledge

Conclusions
References
Annex I